Gorgonzola Fries has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 93.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to French cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 6, for Gorgonzola Fries, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.93 IU | 0.02% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 18.7 mg | 31.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 24 IU | 6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.2 mg | 10.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 43 mcg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.31 mcg | 5.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.93 mg | 9.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 234 mg | 23.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.93 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 34.3 mg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 257.6 mg | 25.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 0.31 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 656.7 mg | 27.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 3.4 mcg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 29 g | 9.7% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.4 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.8 g | 19.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 37.9 g | 58.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 107.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1566 Calories from Fat 1094
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 121.5 g 186.9%
Saturated Fat 69.3 g 346.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 384.7 mg 128.2%
Sodium 2108 mg 87.8%
Total Carbohydrates 93.1 g 31%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 31.5 g 63%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 75.1% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 398
Protein 22.7 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 28.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 473
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 43.9 g | Fat 30.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 14.4 g | Carbs 19.3 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 324
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 334
Protein 15.8 g | Carbs 4.4 g | Fat 28.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 15 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 27.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 225
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 21.2 g